Job Overview
Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for education, research and delivering high‑profile programmes? The Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) is seeking an exceptional Teaching & Research Administration Manager to lead and develop one of the UK’s most respected urological teaching and research portfolios.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence, supporting world‑leading clinicians, researchers and academic collaborations.
You’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of prestigious teaching courses, scientific meetings, fellowship programmes and research activities – helping ensure they run seamlessly, professionally and innovatively. From international conferences to cutting‑edge research administration, no two days are the same.
- National and international teaching programmes
- Scientific meetings and conferences
- Fellowship and visitor programmes
- Research governance and administration
- Collaborative academic and clinical partnerships
You Will Also
- Lead and support administrative staff
- Manage budgets, forecasting and income recovery
- Oversee governance and compliance
- Coordinate stakeholders across the NHS, academia and industry
- Drive service improvement and operational excellence
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Leading and managing the Teaching & Research administrative team, including staff supervision, performance management and workforce planning.
- Overseeing the delivery of teaching courses, conferences and scientific meetings, ensuring high‑quality administration, stakeholder coordination and budget management.
- Managing research and academic administration, including governance, contracts, compliance and support for collaborative research activity.
- Holding responsibility for financial management across teaching and research activities, including budgeting, forecasting, income generation and financial reporting.
- Coordinating support for fellows, postgraduate trainees and international visitors, ensuring onboarding and administrative processes are completed effectively.
- Acting as a senior point of contact for national and international organisations and maintaining strong relationships with clinicians, academics, sponsors and external partners.
- Leading service improvement initiatives, developing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, governance and sustainability.
- Overseeing teaching and research facilities and ensuring effective resource utilisation.
- Working autonomously to prioritise operational delivery, manage competing demands and resolve complex issues across multiple workstreams.
Essential Criteria
- Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare administration, business management, research, or science)
- Significant experience in administrative or operational roles within a complex organisation (e.g. NHS, higher education, or research environment)
- Experience of financial processes such as budget monitoring, reporting, or income tracking
- Experience of working within research, academic, or teaching programme administration
Desirable Criteria
- Training in research governance, project management, or finance
- Experience of service improvement, system development, or implementing new processes
- Experience of working with external stakeholders, including national or international partners
North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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